"William McCagg has done a great service for scholarship--and for Habsburg scholarship in particular--through his book. Scholars are in his debt." --History of European Ideas

..". strongly recommended to those interested in either Jewish or Habsburg history." --American Historical Review

..". McCagg tells a fascinating story with expert knowledge, with the sure eye and sound judgment of the experienced historian... " --Midstream

..". exceptionally fine research and the time frame of the study which make it quite remarkable and original." --German Politics &...